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Monday, July 14, 2008

Conferences - Seminars : web 2.0 : LIS - University of Mysore

National Conference on Library 2.0: The Confluence of Web 2.0 and theLibrary Paradigm (MyLib 2.0) August 21 – 22, 2008, Mysore (A UGC-SAP- Programme) Organised by: Department of Library and Information Science University of Mysore, MysoreConference ThemeThe profession of librarianship and the field of library andinformation sciences have been in a constant state of flux. Libraries– the millennia old institutions have been reinventing themselves indifferent ways with the onset of new technologies and paradigms. Thelatest buzz phrase in the technology front is "Web 2.0". Leveragingthe approaches typified by Web 2.0's principles and technology offerslibrary profession many opportunities to transform libraries fromvenerated age-old institutions to agile ones.The term Library 2.0 has been adopted by a growing group of libraries,librarians and information professionals to recalibrate the processesand the paradigms of the library and information services. This newmodel of library is all about amalgamation of – Ajaz, Apollo, WebStandards, User Centric Design, RSS, Blogs, Wikis, Mashups, Tagging,Folksonomies and so on into library and information services. Library2.0 is not just a technology or a thing but a new paradigm and a stateof mind. The heart of Library 2.0 is user-centred change. It is amodel that encourages constant and purposeful change, inviting userparticipation.The Conference will be a forum for discussing the emerging processes,technologies and paradigms of the library profession in the backdropof the new technology of Web 2.0 and efforts to integrate the sameinto the library services. This two-day seminar will ponder over theissues related to Web 2.0 technologies and highlight the initiativesand case studies towards deploying them for making librariescontemporary and user centred.Objectives of the conferenceThis two-day conference is to present the current thinking andpractices, encourage academic and industrial interaction in the areasrelated to Library 2.0 involving librarians, library scienceeducators, researchers, information professionals, and students fromall over India.Topics/Sub-themes * Understanding Web 2.0 * Web 2.0 and Libraries * Digital Library 2.0 * Wikis and blogs for libraries and library services * Tags, Clouds and folksonomies for the library world * Collaborative Workspaces * Exemplars of Library 2.0Call for PapersPapers are called for presentation and publication of conferenceproceedings from librarians, information professionals, teachers ofLIS, researchers and students. The paper must be a originalcontribution based on research, survey and case studies. Generalpresentations and papers giving just historical background are notencouraged. The paper should accompany with an informative abstract(not more than 150 words) and key words. The paper in Microsoft Wordformat may be sent over email to the Co-ordinator of the Seminar on orbefore July 31, 2008. The paper shall not be more than 10 pages andthe font size is to be 12 in Times New Roman.Submit your papers to the followingDr. Shalini R. UrsProgram Chair - MyLib 2.0Department of Library and Information ScienceUniversity of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore – 570006Email : mydlis.sap@gmail.comChair:Prof. V. G. TalawarProfessor, Department of Library and Information ScienceUniversity of Mysore, Manasagangotri, MysoreCo-Chair:Dr. Mallinath KumbarReader, Department of Library and Information ScienceUniversity of Mysore, Manasagangotri, MysoreProgram Chair:Prof. Shalini R. UrsProfessor, Department of Library and Information ScienceUniversity of Mysore, Manasagangotri, MysoreRegistration Fee : 1. Without accommodation – Rs.1000 2. With Accommodation ( at Guest Houses) – Rs. 1600Payment Details:Please send the registration fee in the form of Demand Draft drawn infavour of MyLib 2.0 payable at Mysore.Send your registration to:Prof. V. G. TalawarChair, UGC-SAP Seminar on Library 2.0,Department of Library and Information ScienceUniversity of Mysore, Manasagangotri,Mysore 570 006Email: muvgt@yahoo.co.inPhone Numbers: +91-821-2419394For details please visit : http://www.mydlis-sap.ac.in or http://www.isim.ac.in/mylibYou can down load the proforma for registration from the above sites.--N.S. Harinarayana, Ph.DDepartment of Library and Information ScienceUniversity of Mysore, ManasagangtoriMysore 570 006Off. Ph: (0821) 2419393-- This message has been scanned for viruses anddangerous content by MailScanner, and isbelieved to be clean._______________________________________________LIS-Forum mailing listLIS-Forum@ncsi.iisc.ernet.inhttp://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum

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Monday, June 23, 2008

M.Tech Information Management

M.Tech - Information Management

For those looking for an exciting career in information systems and management - Admissions are now open for a truly multidisciplinary M.Tech Programme in Information Systems and Management offered by the International School of Information Management (ISiM), University of Mysore in collaboration with some of the leading Information Schools in the US. What do we offer?• Cutting edge global curriculum blending the science, technology and management of information. Our course catalogue includes courses ranging from information economics to software systems to data mining and data warehousing to information security. Check out our syllabus for details.• Truly international learning experience – with faculty drawn from our partner institutions. Course would be taught by world renowned experts from across the academia and industry • Need based Bridge courses • World class facilities – a brand new well appointed 24 x 7 accessible Wi-Fi enabled building. • Internships and projects with leading industry partners • Informal but rigorous pedagogy Who is eligible? Engineering Graduates / 4-Year Degree Graduates (10+2+4) / Master's Degree in any DisciplineAdmissions based on CAT/MAT/GATE/ PGCET/ISiM Entrance Test ScoresCourse Fee: Rs. 60,000/- per year Last date for receiving applications: July 28, 2008Course start date: September 1, 2008ISiM Collaborating Partners:• Dalhousie University, Canada• University of Michigan, USA• University of Pittsburgh, USA• Syracuse University, USA• International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore• Informatics (India) Ltd., BangaloreFor application forms and more details, please visit www.isim.ac. in or contact us at:International School of Information ManagementUniversity of Mysore, ManasagangotriMysore – 570 006Tel: +91-821-2514699; +91-821-2411417Mobile: 98869 70411Fax: +91-821-2519209Email: mailto:office%40isim.ac.in

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